Removal

WINDOW / GLASS: QUARTER WINDOW GLASS: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

2. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tonneau Cover) Removal

3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE BACK DOOR SCUFF PLATE Removal

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH Removal

6. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal

7. REMOVE FRONT DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

8. REMOVE REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the rear seat assembly Removal.

9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal

12. REMOVE UPPER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

13. REMOVE LUGGAGE HOLD BELT STRIKER ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal

15. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH CAP LH Removal

16. REMOVE INNER ROOF SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH Removal

17. REMOVE INNER LOWER ROOF SIDE GARNISH LH Removal

18. REMOVE QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY LH





(a) Apply protective tape to the outer surface of the vehicle body to prevent scratches.

NOTICE:
When separating the quarter window glass from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the vehicle paint or interior/exterior ornaments.

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(b) Using a knife, cut off the moulding as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

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(c) From the interior, insert a piano wire between the vehicle body and quarter window glass as shown in the illustration.

(d) Tie objects that can serve as handles (for example, wooden blocks) to both wire ends.

(e) Cut through the adhesive by pulling the piano wire around the quarter window glass.

NOTICE:
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible when removing the quarter window glass.

(f) Using suction cups, remove the quarter window glass.

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19. CLEAN QUARTER WINDOW ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a scraper, remove the damaged clips, dam and adhesive sticking to the glass.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the quarter window glass.





(b) Clean the outer circumference of the quarter window glass with a non-residue solvent.

NOTICE:
* Do not touch the quarter window glass surface after cleaning it.
* Even if using a new quarter window glass, clean it with a non-residue solvent.

20. CLEAN VEHICLE BODY





(a) Clean and shape the contact surface of the vehicle body.

(1) On the contact surface of the vehicle body, use a knife to cut away excess adhesive as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Leave as much adhesive on the vehicle body as possible.

NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the vehicle body.

(2) Clean the contact surface of the vehicle body with cleaner.

HINT
Even if all the adhesive has been removed, clean the vehicle body.

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